ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 51321 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
indecorous
eulogy
liability

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
mediate
interminable
incumbent
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
methodical
exception
approachable
duplicity

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
duplicity
highlight
extant
buffer

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
repel
complement
heed
equitable

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."